Man I just read a few of the post and I just laughed, Rin is the most hated character now...but aside from that I actually like this episode becuase they wrote more about Rin . , although his reasoning shows his insecurity at the same time he did really admired Haru but envy him for his talent.

WEll I just bought the Iwatobi jacket so I dont have to make it lol , these sports jersey are annoying to make.

I finally went to the YMCA near me and was able to go swimming. I too have a weak kick so I felt like Rei , I kept seeing his face while he was swimming . and I love my new swim wear, it very comfortable ... but I must practise more.... with the kickboard !!!!

Has anyone else been inspired to swim more from this show? I know I want to now

<slowly raises hand> I seriously don't care much for swimming and have never been a good swimmer as a result. Since this show started, I noticed I've been going to the pool and practicing far more than ever before in my life.

What the heck...so Haru finished a split second slower than Rin, but there were still 6 people faster than both of them? If so, clearly neither of them are the exceptional swimmers we've been lead to believe they are. DAT PLOT.

Lol, I'm finally calmed down. I was almost about drop Free because Rin won and I thought Haru fainted ( sides turned ) and wouldn't come back until it was finished. Well, might as well watch the next episode. Free was the first thing to get me so enraged about a character.

I just hope they make a season 2. I mean, I am assuming season 1 will end strong and leave lots of room for season 2!

Free! already looks like it will be a big success like Chu2 was (which is getting a movie and a second season) and I'm even willing to bet that Free! will do better than Chu2. I'm hoping, anyway.

The merch and songs are all selling better than Chu2 and the High Speed novel is the only one of their novels to rank. Supposedly it had to be restocked at Animate and in the KyoAni store as well. I'm not sure on this though.

The episode was okay, I'm glad they club is doing fine even though Haruka is a bit disappointed. Oh, and Gou had a relay plan in mind huh? I wasn't expecting that. Ending looked somewhat like a cliffhanger. Heh, even Rin looks a bit surprised.

Oh and I was cheering for Rei this episode. The cheers were absurd though

Damn cliffhangers! I mean basically from what I saw Rei lost ground even though Nagisa handed over in second place. So I am thinking Haru is going to do his best swimming and post a time fast enough to qualify them for the regional tournament and then everybody is going to the festivals! Well I think so anyway because otherwise the swimming portion of the anime is not going any further. Only 4 episodes to go T.T

I want Nagisa's pajamas now! He owns so many penguin things, I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up one day with a penguin pillow pet

He did say he loves penguins in the drama CD and one of the reasons he choose Iwatobi High School (apart from Makoto and Haru) is because Iwatobi is a type of penguin: The Rockhopper penguin. He really loves penguins!